12/2005 – Speed and prestige With “parents” like Marc Van Peteghem and Vincent Lauriot-Prevost, the Switch 55 has an unbeatable pedigree. These designers are responsible for Géant, Gitana 11 and Groupama 2, three of the multi-hulls competing in the IB Group Challenge, as well Olivier de Kersauzon’s trimaran Géronimo. Above deck: beauty and functionality The […]
Continue Reading ...12/2005 – Construction The 300 Express from American manufacturer Cruisers is one of the most compact models in the range, measuring in at 9.40 metres by 18 metres. The Cruisers brand's French importer is Azur Performance, based in Saint-Raphaël. The Express range, comprised of some 15 different models, has an excellent reputation and is one […]
Continue Reading ...11/2005 – International Paris Boat Show 2005 From december 3rd to 12th 2005, the nautical world meets at Paris Porte de Versailles. For its 45th birthday, the International Paris Boat Show welcomes 1400 exhibitors and 1200 boats amongst which 300 new boats. The program is complete. Some unmissable, like the "Tradition" space and the fishing […]
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On October 8, 2005, Benetti launched AMBROSIA III. Due to be delivered in early 2006, this uniquely innovative yacht has been designed for her owners to cruise around the world. By volume and tonnage the largest yacht launched to date at the Benetti Shipyard, Ambrosia III is also the most technologically advanced in the company’s […]
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When Shamrock V was launched in 1930 she was the first yacht to be built under the J Class rules created one year before. Inspired by the works of Nathanael Herreschoff, the J Class ensured that all sailing yachts competing in the Americas Cup had identical characteristics. It also marked the replacement of the gaff […]
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The 27th Régates Royales – Panerai Trophy drew to a close on Sunday October 2nd 2005. One by one, the classic yachts cast off from the Port of Cannes, their port of call for the past week, to line up for the start of their race to Saint Tropez for the Yacht Club de France’s […]
Continue Reading ...12/2005 – Latest arrival Jeanneau has decided to break into the 45-foot market, with a new and highly sailable cruising sailboat with the same lines as its predecessor, the Sun Odyssey 49. First presented in 2004, the Sun Odyssey 45 has already sold over 100 units in 6 months. Hardly surprising, because the Sun Odyssey […]
Continue Reading ...11/2005 – Small but sturdy Construction Founded in 1976 by Gianfranco Rizzardi, the Roman shipyard of the same name mainly specialises in open racing boats, but has also expanded into luxury motor yacht design with the acquisition of Italian brand Posilippo. The new, Rizzardi 45 InCRedible (CR stands for Cantieri Rizzardi) is now the brand's […]
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The Yachting season is over. As every year, the end of the “Voiles de Saint-Tropez” marks the start of the classic yachts’ well-earned winter rest. The final regattas of the season were fought out at the traditional “Voiles de Saint-Tropez” event, which ended on Saturday October 8th 2005 with a splendid grand finale. Spectators watched […]
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The Sicilian based Italian manufacturer Aicon unveils its latest, magnificent 72-foot flagship, a 23-metre Open first presented at the Cannes boat show in September and now on display at the Genoa show. The yacht’s design and superbly sleek lines make a big impression, as do the large, circular portholes in either side of the hull. […]
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